Gain a grounding in commercial design techniques, creating layouts and graphics to achieve stylish creative outcomes. Use the skills and techniques learned in this practical, design-led course to improve your portfolio or personally devised print project from annual reports to magazine layouts.

Course Outline

WEEK 01 (Introduction)

Introduction to the development of layout, graphics and design by looking at a brief history of print design through to contemporary work and designers. Analyse and understand what creates great spreads.

Introducing InDesign:

Pre-planning

Tools and panels

Creating a document

Working with a document

Create a poster from supplied elements in a step-by-step led tutorial giving you hands on experience of the software.